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BH7 6JH

Somerset Road

Boscombe East & Pokesdown

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Detailed insights for BH7 6JH

Overview

Postcode BH7 6JH is located in an urban city, within the Boscombe East & Pokesdown ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Boscombe East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Boscombe East is £49,595 per year. The nearest station is Pokesdown, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kings Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Boscombe East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,314 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Boscombe East has a high crime rate, with approximately 77 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Boscombe East is £49,595 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 202 ft away from BH7 6JH.

Flood risk

No risk

Boscombe East near BH7 6JH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH7 6JH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Pokesdown

N/A

Walking directions to Pokesdown

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH7 6JH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKings ParkLargeWalking directions to Kings Park
0.5 miKings ParkLargeWalking directions to Kings Park
0.5 miKings ParkLargeWalking directions to Kings Park

Area Profile

Population
451
Population density
11,564.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.77(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.32(+90%)
Other theft
8.94(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.94(+38%)
Public order
7.95(+22%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
330
73.33%
Other White
62
13.78%
Other
9
2%
Other Asian
8
1.78%
Indian
7
1.56%
Total population: 450

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
129
37.5%
Level 3 (A level)
68
19.77%
No qualifications
44
12.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
9.3%
Total 16+ residents: 344

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
69
39.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
58
32.95%
Owns outright
41
23.3%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.41%
Shared ownership
1
0.57%
Total households: 176

Property prices in Boscombe East & Pokesdown

Median price£320,750
Price per sq ft£342
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£209K – £440K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £320,750 (about £342 per square foot) in Boscombe East & Pokesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,000 up to £1,120,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boscombe East & Pokesdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£500,000£413
Semi-Detached24£371,250£323
Terraced12£332,500£393
Flats59£205,000£315

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Boscombe East & Pokesdown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boscombe East & Pokesdown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£165,978£270,000£249,950
2017£365,000£160,000£285,000£245,000
2018£384,000£180,000£290,000£265,000
2019£350,000£169,475£318,000£250,000
2020£445,000£180,000£315,000£265,000
2021£409,950£207,000£326,750£287,500
2022£506,000£215,000£396,250£308,000
2023£617,500£211,000£355,000£355,000
2024£482,530£195,000£331,000£318,000
2025£500,000£205,000£375,000£327,500
2026£515,000£213,250£320,500£260,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boscombe East & Pokesdown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boscombe East & Pokesdown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£263£254£268£268
2017£298£279£288£314
2018£306£286£299£301
2019£294£287£300£263
2020£330£282£320£318
2021£336£327£334£326
2022£396£340£389£413
2023£405£357£377£395
2024£393£344£359£390
2025£414£313£339£388
2026£341£369£337£366
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boscombe East & Pokesdown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Boscombe East & Pokesdown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH7 6JH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH7 6JH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Nov 20257, Somerset Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6JHSemi-DetachedFreehold£418,000
09 Jun 202524, Somerset Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6JHFlatsLeasehold£205,000
16 Dec 2025780A, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6DDDetachedFreehold£155,000
26 Jun 2025790, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6DDOtherFreehold£460,000
26 Aug 2025Flat 6, 6, Warwick Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6JPSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the BH7 6JH postcode area, located within Boscombe East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH7 6JH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCorpus Christi Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryKing's Park AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt James' Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH7 6JH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH7 6JH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsia Food & WineChristchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6APWalking directions to Asia Food & Wine
0.1 miEveryday Convenience & Off Licence787-789 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6AWWalking directions to Everyday Convenience & Off Licence
0.1 miRania MinimarketChristchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6DFWalking directions to Rania Minimarket
0.1 miOur PlaceChristchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6AWWalking directions to Our Place
0.2 miD & A MinimarketChristchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6AQWalking directions to D & A Minimarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).

Band A£1,510
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,013
Band D£2,265
Band E£2,768
Band F£3,271
Band G£3,775
Band H£4,530

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BH7 6JH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eleanor Connolly

Boscombe East & Pokesdown - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

George S Farquhar

Boscombe East & Pokesdown - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Tom Hayes

Bournemouth East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBournemouth EastE14001115
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Boscombe EastE02003187
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 035EE01015277
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH7 6JH

Is BH7 6JH (Boscombe East) safe?

The area around BH7 6JH records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BH7 6JH?

The median sale price around BH7 6JH in Boscombe East is £320,750 (about £342 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH7 6JH?

There are 13 schools close to BH7 6JH, including Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School (Good), King's Park Academy (Good) and St James' Church of England Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BH7 6JH?

The closest station to BH7 6JH is Pokesdown, about 414 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH7 6JH?

BH7 6JH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,314 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH7 6JH (Boscombe East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East covering BH7 6JH is Tom Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Eleanor Connolly (Labour Party) and George S Farquhar (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.